Xenon atom shape (IMAGE)

University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science

Xenon atom shape

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The nucleus of the Xenon atom can assume different shapes depending on the balance of internal forces at play. As two Xenon atoms collide in the CERN experiment, extremely hot conditions are created triggering the nuclei shapes to change.

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You Zhou, NBI

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